Stephens has previously been arrested for possession of cocaine, battery on a person of the age 65 and over, and resisting an officer.

Stranded Jet Skier Rescued

The Gulfport Fire Department responded to a call reporting an overturned personal watercraft in Boca Ciega Bay on Tuesday, December 29.

According to fire chief James Marankovic, the fire department dispatched their rescue boat, but good Samaritans had already assisted the stranded jet skier.

“We responded to the call. There were no injuries and he just needed a tow back to shore,” Marankovic said. “A passer by rescued him and towed his craft to the shore. We just assisted in getting them in safe.”

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